Daishawn Redan has committed his long-term future to Chelsea after signing a professional contract at Stamford Bridge.

The Dutchman arrived in west London last summer and he has so far made a big impression for the club's youngsters since his move from Ajax.

As well as captaining his country to the U17s European Championship title, Redan netted a number of goals for the Blues in 2018, including two in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal having come on as a substitute.

With the club expecting big things of the 17-year-old in the future, the player revealed via his Instagram account that he had indeed signed a professional deal with the Blues.

He said: "Good start of the day signing a professional contract with Chelsea. Hungry for more."

Having initially struggled to settle in England after moving from his home country as a 16-year-old, Redan opened up on his move in May during an interview.

"At the beginning it was difficult for me, for about three months it was difficult. I didn't know anybody, the language or people, staying in a new house. It was a tough three months, but now I am settled and it is going well," Redan told Chelsea Presser.

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"In England, training is tough because when I move to England and watched the training of Chelsea I saw the training was very tough and I want to be a better player, I want to be stronger, faster and quicker. That is why I think Chelsea was a good choice for me. That is why I moved to Chelsea.

"Every game, every training is important for me. This is my first year at Chelsea and I am looking forward to next year and we will see what happens."